Outlines in Psalms“A Psalm of David” I. The Desire of the Lord’s Servant (Psalm 143:1-2) II. The Desolation of the Lord’s Servant (Psalm 143:3-4)III. The Devotion of the Lord’s Servant (Psalm 143:5-6)

I. The Desire of the Lord’s Servant Psalm 143:1-2 – “Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.” A. For the Lord’s Attention (v. 1a) B. For the Lord’s Faithfulness (v. 1b) C. For the Lord’s Grace (v. 2) II. The Desolation of the Lord’s Servant Psalm 143:3-4 – “For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.” A. A Persecuted Life (v. 3a) B. A Dark Circumstance (v. 3b) C. An Overwhelmed Heart (v 4)III. The Devotion of the Lord’s Servant Psalm 143:5-6 – “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.” A. Remembering the Lord’s Works (v. 5a) B. Meditating upon the Lord’s Works (v. 5b) C. Thirsting for the Lord’s Fellowship (v. 6)